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Derby

Why Do I Always Fall on the Same Part of my Butt?

Posted on 2009.06.29 at 14:41
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: happy
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Oh yeah--because I don't stay in 'derby stance' when we jam! But forget about the bruise on my butt! Check these things out:

My League won their third game this season! That is three out of four games played so far! I didn't take any pictures of the action because I was in the middle of the rink assisting Shovey Bel Air with penalty tracking! But here is a picture of my skater sister Make Out Bandit and me:

Next up for New Hampshire Roller Derby is "Roller Consolation" where New England skaters not going to Roller Con can skate on one of six teams. There is even talk of a men's derby bout! 

A week later we had a fundraiser and I won the prize for Best Flapper Contest!!! Pretty damn cool since I never win anything! I have a picture of me with my mounted gun prize, but my favorite picture of the night was take with N.Joy Payne:


Practices has been really great lately. We have been doing a lot of "David and Goliath" drills where we skate a jam with a limited number of people and one jammer and pivot. But the hits and falls are for real. I think we have learned a lot just by being out there and doing it! And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I keep bruising my butt.

Got to stay in derby stance.
Got to straddle the inside line.


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Derby Derby Derby!

Posted on 2009.05.18 at 14:32
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: happy
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I finally uploaded the very few pictures I took at the April 25th hometown bout with the Killah Bees! I love my new camera but hate the memory card(s)!

My league won! I was screaming so much I thought I would have a stroke! The two teams played really well and were right behind each other in points. But in the end, NH won 86 to 75! ANd that's not all! Skate Free or Die won against Montreal a few weeks back 51 to 13! That's two out of three bouts in the inaugural season! How 'bout that?!

Did I mention that I finally leveled up? I am now level 1. That means I can get hit (and hit) by other women! It also means I can take my derby name!

The next bout is against the Utica Clobbers June 13th! 

 


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Oh Boy

Posted on 2009.05.07 at 14:29
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: curious
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I am on Facebook now.

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Funny Stuff for JennyFear and Anyone Who Likes to Laugh

Posted on 2009.05.05 at 15:09
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Dwight and Andy
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(I still haven't posted about the NHRD bout because I haven't uploaded my few pictures! I will with derby updates!)


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I am SO Excited!!

Posted on 2009.04.24 at 14:31
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: excited
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First hometown bout for New Hampshire Roller Derby!

GO SKATE FREE OR DIE ALL STARS!! WIN!! WIN!!!


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Derby Stuff

Posted on 2009.04.13 at 14:50
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: hopeful
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It's so busy at work that I don't get to post as much. But NHRD had it's kick off party a week back. Jennyfear and her husband came and were super supporters! (thanks guys!) I think the turn out was pretty good! Some of the roller girls arm wrestled people for a dollar. I think Bad Ass said she won six of her matches! Go Bad Ass!

Katie and I are waiting to be reassessed. As far as my stance and crossovers go, I was told by Tank that my "form was fine" and I got a "good" and "perfect" from PutUNya! I hope we get reassessed soon. The new Fresh Meat are nice, but relearning toe stops a third time is killer on the soul. We also moved up to Manchester to practice. That is a loooong ride!

First home town bout is the 25th! I'm told I will be part of the slow mo demonstration of what is legal and illegal in derby! I hope that doesn't change! I'm also at the will call table.

Oh and we did the Walk for Change for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. I raised $250 and I think the league raised over $2000. We were the last to come in for the walk. It was kind of funny.


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My Friend Karrie Sent me this Great Animal Story

Posted on 2009.04.07 at 12:39
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: happy
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Read it here!


I love the family picture!!

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Even if you Don't Believe in Global Warming

Posted on 2009.03.27 at 10:52
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: hopeful
Current Music: Blue Planet Soundtrack
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Check out "Earth Hour". Across the globe tomorrow (3/28)cities and individuals are taking part by shutting off their lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30pm. The city of Boston is participating this year!

Watch the video!



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Happy Birthday to Andrew

Posted on 2009.03.13 at 14:47
Current Location: b
Current Music: Happy Birthday-Altered Images
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Assessments

Posted on 2009.03.12 at 14:15
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: sad
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I did not pass.

Stability/core, stance, and my crossover prevented me. Empress said that she felt at this point that I wouldn't be able to take a hit. Strengthening my core/stability and perfecting my stance would help me take the impact of a hit. I understand and accept that. It was still really painful to hear. I tried not to cry, but when Bad Ass said she didn't pass the first time and cried, I let a few tears drop! Over the next few weeks the few of us "level zeroes" are going to work on our problem areas and will be reassessed.

That was just the start of a crappy week. Monday we brought Sioux into the vet because he wasn't eating right and had gotten skinny and found out that he has kidney problems. I'm not sure why-he is a young cat. He is doing pretty well on the meds and is eating again. And acting like himself. I just hope this is something that can be taken care of. Sioux-Bee-Sioux is probably the nicest cat you will ever meet!

Funny story in an unfunny situation: We put him into the carrier to take him to the vet. But when I picked it up, I thought it was too heavy for my skinny cat. When I looked in, I found that Razzle was a stowaway!!

edit: I forgot to mention that I dropped and broke my camera taking a picture of a stray cat. That's three things, right?

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Gaining Speed!!

Posted on 2009.03.03 at 16:27
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Road Runner
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At practice Sunday we had to do those dreaded 'pyramids' where you do laps for each round. So first round you do one lap and come in. Fifth round you do five laps. This time we had to partner up and first push your partner around the track and then switch off and have her push! So we were really doing ten laps at the fifth round. (By the way, once you reach the fifth round, you go backwards: five then four then three etc...) But I was kicking out those crossovers and pushing Darlene and myself through the crowd! Sure we weren't first, but we did pretty damn well! Crossovers make the difference!

By the way the Boston Derby Dames season opener was great. SO PACKED!!!! We found seats behind PutUNya Grave and Bad Ass Mama! The Dames won by very much.

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Assessments?!?

Posted on 2009.02.23 at 14:51
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: accomplished
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I was told last week that I could go for my level 1 assessments in a few weeks! I was really surprised and really excited! If I pass, I can do contact.

I'm finally feeling more confident. I actually will do crossovers (although I am still kind of cautious still) and am building up stamina. Finally! I think I do pretty well on the falling knee stops. But now I have to practice getting up on my toe stops. I get nervous of using them in case I snap my ankle. But I am trying!

Last night we braved the weather and went out to Roll On America in Lancaster. Check out the ad for the place--it reminds me of "The Fog", but instead of ghostly lepers, it's ghostly skaters! The Central MA girls are really nice. They have a fairly big group. Some zombie fans in there-that's always a plus! We are practicing with them again next week. :)


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I Just Have One Question

Posted on 2009.02.14 at 22:53
Current Location: Woburn
Current Mood: contemplative
Current Music: That lame Heart song


Did Diane Court need 'somebody' or did she need Lloyd Dobbler?


Happy Valentine's Day!

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Heartbreaker's Ball!

Posted on 2009.02.10 at 14:27
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: "Invincible" Pat Benetar
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Long ride to Manchester, but much fun! Here is a picture of some of the Fresh Meat:



(I think Erica and Nicole are missing). Even working the door was fun! There were some National Guardsmen who were drinking next door and decided to come in. From what I hear, the night was pretty successful!


A few more pictures here

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My Mom is Going to Ireland Tonight

Posted on 2009.02.09 at 14:24
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: sad
Current Music: Women of Ireland

Her older sister Mary died over the weekend. Old age. Which I guess is the best way to go. Still sad for my mom. I think she will have no real reason to visit Ireland again after this! :(

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Finally a Derby Practice I can Feel Good About!

Posted on 2009.02.06 at 14:28
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Xanadu--why not?
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My first two were somewhat demoralizing because despite learning things like taking and giving whips and all sorts of stops, all I could think about was being awkward on my new skates and being sloooooooow!

But last night was really rewarding! Walking around my house in my new skates (seen here with Setzer) really paid off.


I didn't fall like before and caught myself (or was caught by another girl) before I fell. The only time I did fall was when we practiced "plow stops" and I skated into Marsha and took her down with me! Sorry again, Marsha!

We also had to push four girls around the track and then pull. The excerise was over by the time I was supposed to pull. I think that would have been tough! 

We took off our skates to learn hits. That was rough! I need a lot of practice because you can't just smack into someone. You have to think about what hit you want to give and deliver it properly! Sometimes the other girls would go lighter on my, but mostly I got mashed sideways.

Empress taught us some exercises to build up our core. I need a lot work there! Maybe I won't slouch as much when I build it up! haha right.

Six Fresh Meat there last night.

Derby Prom tomorrow night!



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Derby Prom!!

Posted on 2009.01.31 at 22:32
Current Location: Woburn
Current Mood: excited
Current Music: "Roller Girls" by the Soviettes
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Roller Girls and 80s music--what more would you want?

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This May Be My Year!

Posted on 2009.01.26 at 15:13
Current Location: Boston
Current Mood: energetic
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Here is my horoscope for the Year of the Ox:


2009 is poised to shower you with gifts, dear Rooster. You'll come into your own during the Year of the Earth Ox. People appreciate your wisdom, insight and wit this year. What bliss for an exhibitionist like you! There's never been a better time to go abroad; plan your trip for October. Getting an advanced diploma or certificate is also favored. There is one downside to this year, however: you run the risk of burnout. Although it may pain you to do so, you need to get into the habit of turning off your cell phone after hours, otherwise you'll never get any rest. Besides, you owe it to your friends and family to be entirely present for them.

As far as your health is concerned, you need to make more time for meditative activities like nature walks, meditation, reading and prayer. Otherwise, you'll have a hard time falling asleep. Make more time for hobbies, too. All work and no play make a cranky Rooster. Don't worry about falling behind -- if there's one year you can do it all, it's this one. Be sure to enter as many contests as possible during the Year of the Earth Ox. Luck is on your side, and could be awarded in the form of cash and prizes!

 

 

ha--hard time falling asleep....


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My Mother is on the Cover of a Book!!

Posted on 2009.01.25 at 23:13
Current Location: Woburn
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: "Women of Ireland" by the Wolfe Tones

Check out the book

I found it while picking through the bones of poor Walden Books. Someone actually wrote a book on the old Irish dances in Boston years ago. My mom talks about those days a lot. She was a single Irish girl working as a domestic for a family in Newton. On Saturdays they would go out to Dudley Square to the Irish dance halls.

Since the book featured those days, I picked it for her figuring she's get a kick out of it. When we were at her house, I took a closer look and said: "Ma--is that you?" She kept saying "No...." I tried to look through the book for more info on the picture and then thought:
"I know what her friend Peggy looks like...if I can find her...." and sure enough Peggy is right beside her! It was total luck that I found the book! 

Here is a close up of the picture:




Apparently this was a fund raiser for John Kennedy and his senate run!

What a blast! Everyone in the family is going to get their own copy! And the owner of the pic--an old family friend! She probably never realized it!






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Check Out the Latest Cat Caper

Posted on 2009.01.20 at 21:14
Current Location: Woburn
Current Mood: cold
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At bitterandrew's blog


Edit: Rudy finally showed up!! I was getting scared that she was dead in a snow bank!

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